Each year, vaccination saves about 3 million lives

What is immunization? How do vaccines work?

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The value of vaccines

Disease prevention is the most cost-effective health-care intervention available. Because immunization helps to inhibit the spread of disease, many people can be protected from illness and death. With the exception of clean, safe drinking water, no human endeavor rivals immunization in combating infectious diseases and reducing mortality rates.